“Ditch the candy, that’s what we’re saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Sotto. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. Plus, all of the candy will be donated to Operation Shoebox to support our troops.”

Worldwide sugar consumption for children increases by about two percent yearly and now sits at 50,000,000 tons every year, that means folks must be sure their youngsters teeth are being looked after more and more. Candy, together with hurting children's teeth, can cause hyperactivity and weight gain. In a number of cases, the incorrect kinds of candy can also lead straight to damaged teeth and damaged braces.

Candy will be collected at Jason J. Sotto, DMD Pediatric Dentist the November 1-8th except Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Candy will be accepted during normal office hours, 8am-5pm. The candy must be unopened. It will then be shipped to troops overseas through Operation Shoebox. Dr Sotto is also accepting donations of toothpaste and toothbrushes.